The Black Swans’ fifth record, Occasion for Song, comes out July 31, 2012. The record is a companion piece to the group’s previous release, Don’t Blame The Stars. Occasion for song has its genesis in a tragic event—the death of violinist Noel Sayre. His final work with the band was on Don’t Blame The Stars. The record is about sorrow in that sense but there is something uplifting in it as well because it is also an album about acceptance. The record was recorded in 2019 in Columbus, Ohio at Mus-i-col Recording Studio. After one quick listen it is still easy to label this recording must hear music.